Technical Shift Manager

Morrisons; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Shift Manager to oversee the technical team and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The role involves managing the daily operations, investigating microbiological results, and developing technical policies. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include a six-week holiday and staff discounts among others.

Benefits

Six-week holiday

15% discount in stores

Career progression

Subsidised staff canteen

Market-leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a technical role related to food safety and quality.
• Knowledge of compliance across supply chain and food production.
• Experience with high-risk processes and thermal processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and guidance of the technical team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and procedures.
• Investigate and report adverse microbiological results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Problem-solving

People management

Education

Degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing or business

Job description

More About the Role

Our Shift Managers know how to work at pace and regardless of which department they work in they all have the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge? Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management and guidance of the technical team across all departments, ensuring the team complies with Morrisons Manufacturing and site technical standards and procedures under the guidance of the Site Technical Manager.

• Delivering food safety, legality, quality and integrity for all our customers and brands while ensuring all designated procedures and practices comply with legal, BRC and MMS requirements.
• Investigating and reporting adverse microbiological results.
• Managing product information through the M‑create portal.
• Responsibility for the site HACCP Plan.
• Supporting and advising colleagues on technical issues.
• Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance to technical policies and procedures applicable to the site.
• Consistently and proactively managing site trends and risks.
• Playing an active role in achieving site accreditations where applicable.
• Managing the site internal audit process and site process validations while maintaining site document control.
• Collating site information for weekly, monthly and yearly reports.

About You

As well as the ability to work at pace, you will also need to have:

• Relevant experience or a degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, manufacturing or business.
• Knowledge of safety, legality, compliance and quality across supply chain and produce range.
• Previous experience or knowledge of high‑risk processes coupled with thermal processing knowledge/experience.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a solution‑focused problem solver.
• A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team.
• A can‑do attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Six‑week holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores from day one.
• Additional 10% discount on MyPerks for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Subsidised staff canteen.
• Free parking.
• Market‑leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare/Well‑being benefits including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high‑street shops, cinemas and gyms, and more.
• Long Service Awards.
• Optional payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced family/maternity/parental leave.

About The Company

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group – the part of our business that looks after manufacturing while maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. We are British farming’s biggest single direct customer, purchasing high‑valued supplies and delivering the finest quality food. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and more. We pride ourselves on teamwork, partnership across our supply chain and a shared commitment to excellence.